Technician, Land Stewardship
National Audubon Society · Naples, FL · 1 mo ago
Engineering$23/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "About Audubon" (organization description) and "Position Summary". We need to use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We have:
- About Audubon: description of organization. Could map to "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is typical heading for role description. But we have "Position Summary". Could treat that as "About the role". Or we could have "About Audubon" as a section? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should map content to those headings.
Thus:
- About the role: could include Position Summary and maybe About Audubon? Probably combine: description of role and organization.
- Responsibilities: list of essential functions (the bullet list). Use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We have:
- About Audubon: description of organization. Could map to "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is typical heading for role description. But we have "Position Summary". Could treat that as "About the role". Or we could have "About Audubon" as a section? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should map content to those headings.
Thus:
- About the role: could include Position Summary and maybe About Audubon? Probably combine: description of role and organization.
- Responsibilities: list of essential functions (the bullet list). Use - .
- Requirements: qualifications and experience (education, experience, certifications, etc). Could be separate from Qualifications? The instruction includes both Requirements and Qualifications headings. We need to decide what goes where. Typically Requirements = mandatory qualifications; Qualifications = preferred or additional. But we can split: Requirements: High School Diploma, 1+ years experience, certifications needed (First Aid/CPR, S130/S190, Pesticide Applicator License within timeframes), valid driver's license, vehicle, smartphone, navigation skills, ability to learn protocols, etc. Qualifications: Knowledge of South Florida ecosystems, herbicide application experience, experience leading field crews, etc. Also competencies could be under Skills? Or maybe Skills: building relationships, problem solving, accountability, supporting change, critical thinking. Those are competencies.
- Benefits: Not mentioned. No benefits section.
- Pay: Compensation $23.00/hour. So we need a Pay section with that.
- Schedule: "This full-time 40-hour per week position is classified as on-site based out of Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Naples, FL)." So schedule: full-time 40-hour per week, on-site.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, accessibility, etc.
We must not include duplicated lines.
We must preserve all substantive information.
We must not invent or summarize away detail.
We must not include placeholder text.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
Structure:
About the role
[combined description: About Audubon + Position Summary]
Responsibilities
- Remove invasive and native nuisance plants within the Sanctuary using boom sprayers, backpack sprayers, ATV/UTV-mounted sprayers, machetes, chainsaws, and other equipment, as needed.
- Serve as a member of the Sanctuary prescribed fire team, assisting with preparation, team coordination, ignition, suppression, and post-fire mop up.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate, detailed records of land stewardship activities, particularly herbicide inventories, treatment tracks, and other application information.
- Assist with invasive animal monitoring, reporting, and removal (may include snails, insects, fish, lizards, snakes, etc.).
- Safely operate multiple off-road vehicles (4WD trucks, ATVs, UTVs, swamp buggies, and airboats) and maintain field equipment.
- Maintain fire breaks and trails using chainsaws, weed eaters, tractors, discs, mowers and other power equipment.
- Responsible for daily upkeep, trouble-shooting, and basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Implement, recommend, and consistently follow safe work habits and procedures.
- Effectively train, communicate with, and oversee (as crew leader) volunteers assisting with land stewardship activities.
- Maintain consistently clear and professional communication with staff, Sanctuary visitors, donors, visiting colleagues, and others.
- Provide written and verbal progress reports.
- Maintain and foster culture of safety.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational training required.
- 1+ years’ experience in land stewardship or other environmental field work required.
- Strong sense of direction and excellent navigation and geolocation skills required.
- Ability to learn protocols and plant and animal identification required.
- Must have (or be able to independently obtain within stated timeframe after hire) the following certifications:
- First Aid and CPR Training (within 3 months)
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group S130 (Firefighter Training) and S190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior) (within 6 months)
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applicator License (within 12 months)
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Must have a vehicle for transportation to/from the job site.
- Must have a smartphone that can be used across Collier & Lee Counties to communicate with other staff during working hours.
Qualifications
- Experience with handheld GPS, GoogleEarth, Survey123, or FieldMaps is a plus.
- Knowledge of South Florida ecosystems and experience with herbicide application is preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety through strict adherence to health and safety requirements, exercising sound judgement, and acting quickly in emergencies.
- Ability to pivot and adapt to changing circumstances and work conditions, and ability to improvise and problem solve in the field.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required; experience leading field crews (including volunteers) is desired.
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Skills
- Building Relationships: Establish and nurture meaningful connections and trust with others while fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect.
- Problem Solving: Find effective solutions to challenges and support decision-making by drawing on critical thinking, creativity, and systematic approaches.
- Accountability: Be reliable and trustworthy in fulfilling commitments while recognizing inequities that may impact the ability of others to fulfill responsibilities effectively.
- Supporting Change: Adapt to changes and modify behavior in response to new information or unexpected obstacles while considering the diverse needs of others.
- Critical Thinking: Take an active approach to analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting information or situations objectively and logically to make informed decisions or judgments.
Pay
$23.00 per hour
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Naples, FL).
We need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO, accessibility, etc. Also we omitted "About Audubon" description? We included it in About the role paragraph. Let's craft that paragraph: combine About Audubon and Position Summary.
Paragraph: "The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (including the Blair Audubon Center) is one of the National Audubon Society's premiere centers. Operating as part of the state program in Florida, the Sanctuary unites visitor and education experiences with science-based conservation to understand, protect and restore habitats on its 13,000 acres and its regional and connected watershed and public lands corridors. The Land Stewardship Technician will report to the Land Stewardship Manager and will help carry out land stewardship activities to support conservation of the Sanctuary and surrounding Western Everglades. This will involve assisting with implementation of a science-based land management plan through field work to remove invasive exotic and native nuisance plants and prescribed fire. The Land Stewardship Technician will coordinate with conservation and facilities staff, contractors, and volunteers to assist with these primary tasks. This full-time 40-hour per week position is classified as on-site based out of Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Naples, FL)."
But note we already used schedule and pay sections; we might duplicate the full-time statement. However we need to preserve all substantive information; we can keep it in About the role but also schedule section. It's okay to have some overlap? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Overlap is not prohibited but could be considered duplication. However we might avoid duplication by moving the full-time statement to schedule only and not repeat in About the role. But About the role should still contain the position summary without the schedule line. Let's adjust: In About the role we include organization description and position summary excluding the schedule line (full-time 40-hour per week). We'll keep schedule separate.
Thus About the role paragraph: organization description + position summary (excluding schedule). Let's craft:
"The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (including the Blair Audubon Center) is one of the National Audubon Society's premiere centers. Operating as part of the state program in Florida, the Sanctuary unites visitor and education experiences with science-based conservation to understand, protect and restore habitats on its 13,000 acres and its regional and connected watershed and public lands corridors. The Land Stewardship Technician will report to the Land Stewardship Manager and will help carry out land stewardship activities to support conservation of the Sanctuary and surrounding Western Everglades. This will involve assisting with implementation of a science-based land management plan through field work to remove invasive exotic and native nuisance plants and prescribed fire. The Land Stewardship Technician will coordinate with conservation and facilities staff, contractors, and volunteers to assist with these primary tasks."
Now schedule section: "This full-time 40-hour per week position is classified as on-site based out of Audubon’s Corkscrew Sw
About the role
[combined description: About Audubon + Position Summary]
Responsibilities
- Remove invasive and native nuisance plants within the Sanctuary using boom sprayers, backpack sprayers, ATV/UTV-mounted sprayers, machetes, chainsaws, and other equipment, as needed.
- Serve as a member of the Sanctuary prescribed fire team, assisting with preparation, team coordination, ignition, suppression, and post-fire mop up.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate, detailed records of land stewardship activities, particularly herbicide inventories, treatment tracks, and other application information.
- Assist with invasive animal monitoring, reporting, and removal (may include snails, insects, fish, lizards, snakes, etc.).
- Safely operate multiple off-road vehicles (4WD trucks, ATVs, UTVs, swamp buggies, and airboats) and maintain field equipment.
- Maintain fire breaks and trails using chainsaws, weed eaters, tractors, discs, mowers and other power equipment.
- Responsible for daily upkeep, trouble-shooting, and basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Implement, recommend, and consistently follow safe work habits and procedures.
- Effectively train, communicate with, and oversee (as crew leader) volunteers assisting with land stewardship activities.
- Maintain consistently clear and professional communication with staff, Sanctuary visitors, donors, visiting colleagues, and others.
- Provide written and verbal progress reports.
- Maintain and foster culture of safety.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational training required.
- 1+ years’ experience in land stewardship or other environmental field work required.
- Strong sense of direction and excellent navigation and geolocation skills required.
- Ability to learn protocols and plant and animal identification required.
- Must have (or be able to independently obtain within stated timeframe after hire) the following certifications:
- First Aid and CPR Training (within 3 months)
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group S130 (Firefighter Training) and S190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior) (within 6 months)
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applicator License (within 12 months)
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Must have a vehicle for transportation to/from the job site.
- Must have a smartphone that can be used across Collier & Lee Counties to communicate with other staff during working hours.
Qualifications
- Experience with handheld GPS, GoogleEarth, Survey123, or FieldMaps is a plus.
- Knowledge of South Florida ecosystems and experience with herbicide application is preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety through strict adherence to health and safety requirements, exercising sound judgement, and acting quickly in emergencies.
- Ability to pivot and adapt to changing circumstances and work conditions, and ability to improvise and problem solve in the field.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required; experience leading field crews (including volunteers) is desired.
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Skills
- Building Relationships: Establish and nurture meaningful connections and trust with others while fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect.
- Problem Solving: Find effective solutions to challenges and support decision-making by drawing on critical thinking, creativity, and systematic approaches.
- Accountability: Be reliable and trustworthy in fulfilling commitments while recognizing inequities that may impact the ability of others to fulfill responsibilities effectively.
- Supporting Change: Adapt to changes and modify behavior in response to new information or unexpected obstacles while considering the diverse needs of others.
- Critical Thinking: Take an active approach to analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting information or situations objectively and logically to make informed decisions or judgments.
Pay
$23.00 per hour
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Naples, FL).
We need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO, accessibility, etc. Also we omitted "About Audubon" description? We included it in About the role paragraph. Let's craft that paragraph: combine About Audubon and Position Summary. Paragraph: "The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (including the Blair Audubon Center) is one of the National Audubon Society's premiere centers. Operating as part of the state program in Florida, the Sanctuary unites visitor and education experiences with science-based conservation to understand, protect and restore habitats on its 13,000 acres and its regional and connected watershed and public lands corridors. The Land Stewardship Technician will report to the Land Stewardship Manager and will help carry out land stewardship activities to support conservation of the Sanctuary and surrounding Western Everglades. This will involve assisting with implementation of a science-based land management plan through field work to remove invasive exotic and native nuisance plants and prescribed fire. The Land Stewardship Technician will coordinate with conservation and facilities staff, contractors, and volunteers to assist with these primary tasks. This full-time 40-hour per week position is classified as on-site based out of Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Naples, FL)." But note we already used schedule and pay sections; we might duplicate the full-time statement. However we need to preserve all substantive information; we can keep it in About the role but also schedule section. It's okay to have some overlap? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Overlap is not prohibited but could be considered duplication. However we might avoid duplication by moving the full-time statement to schedule only and not repeat in About the role. But About the role should still contain the position summary without the schedule line. Let's adjust: In About the role we include organization description and position summary excluding the schedule line (full-time 40-hour per week). We'll keep schedule separate. Thus About the role paragraph: organization description + position summary (excluding schedule). Let's craft: "The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (including the Blair Audubon Center) is one of the National Audubon Society's premiere centers. Operating as part of the state program in Florida, the Sanctuary unites visitor and education experiences with science-based conservation to understand, protect and restore habitats on its 13,000 acres and its regional and connected watershed and public lands corridors. The Land Stewardship Technician will report to the Land Stewardship Manager and will help carry out land stewardship activities to support conservation of the Sanctuary and surrounding Western Everglades. This will involve assisting with implementation of a science-based land management plan through field work to remove invasive exotic and native nuisance plants and prescribed fire. The Land Stewardship Technician will coordinate with conservation and facilities staff, contractors, and volunteers to assist with these primary tasks." Now schedule section: "This full-time 40-hour per week position is classified as on-site based out of Audubon’s Corkscrew Sw